Speech Language Pathologist - Day Institute

Select Medical•O'Fallon, IL

About The Position

SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to work in a specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. The Day Institute operates ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area, serving individuals recovering from traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. The program takes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to building skills and maximizing independence, with a focus on neurological and medically complex patients. This is a full-time position in O'Fallon, Illinois, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The annual salary range is $66,560–$91,395, based on years of experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy.
Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or eligibility for state licensure.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or eligibility for certification pending professional experience.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
Provide ongoing evaluation of patient status and goals.
Develop comprehensive treatment goals to maximize patient outcomes.
Coordinate treatment programs with other clinical and therapeutic services.
Attend appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
Educate patients, including developing progressive home programs and providing instruction to patients, families, and other caregivers.
Prepare for patient discharge, including ordering necessary equipment and making recommendations.
Evaluate patients in actual or simulated home, school, work, or community environments.